Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger is an American filmmaker and actor, best known for his directorial debut with the hit horror-thriller 'Barbarian' in 2022, which received critical acclaim for its unexpected twists and engaging storytelling. Cregger is now set to follow up his success with 'Weapons,' a mysterious thriller starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, which explores the disappearance of an entire grade-school class.
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The director overreached a little by comparing his film to Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia.
The 50 best films of 2025 – a full list in reverse order – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-07
Weapons, from Zach Cregger, put a hugely original spin on themes mined in Stephen King’s work.
No 50 to No 31 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03
Zach Cregger is the director of the upcoming thriller 'Weapons'.
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Peru· 2025-11-02
Zach Cregger’s film 'Weapons' topped the Labor Day box office.
‘Jaws’ re-release chomps away at competition, but Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ tops lackluster Labor Day box office
United States· 2025-09-02
Zach Cregger directed the horror film 'Weapons'.
Filmlistan: De bästa filmerna på bio just nu.
Sweden· 2025-08-29
Zach Cregger is the writer and director of the film 'Weapons'.
8 de las mejores películas de lo que va de 2025 según la BBC
Bolivia· 2025-08-21
Zach Cregger believes that if you tell what his movie Weapons is about, you lose half the fun.
‘Weapons’, el fenómeno cinematográfico este verano es una película de terror | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2025-08-19
Zach Cregger’s new film 'Weapons' has garnered enthusiastic critical and commercial support since its world premiere.
Obscure ‘Weapons’ - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2025-08-18
Zach Cregger wrote and directed the film 'The Accursed'.
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Hong Kong· 2025-08-12
Zach Cregger wrote, produced, and directed the film La hora de la desaparición.
Otro viernes de locos debuta con éxito en la taquilla mundial
Venezuela· 2025-08-11
Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated horror film Weapons did not disappoint, topping the box office during its début weekend.
‘Weapons’ horror film scores box office victory | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-08-11Zach Cregger directed the film that is described as the best ever Stephen King adaptation not actually adapted from a Stephen King story.
Selected Piano Works – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-11
Zach Cregger’s 'Weapons' topped the box office, grossing $42.5 million domestically.
‘Weapons’ tops domestic box office, holding off ‘Freakier Friday’United States· 2025-08-11Zach Cregger wrote and directed 'The Accursed'.
娛樂 - 20250810 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-08-10
Zach Cregger is a filmmaker known for his ambitious thriller Evanouis, which revolves around a mysterious disappearance of children.
Zach Cregger, le cinéaste passé de l’humour à l’horreur
France· 2025-08-10
Zach Cregger won his place in this select company three years ago with Barbarian.
The script sparked a bidding war, and nothing will prepare you for its gothic insanity
Australia· 2025-08-09
Zach Cregger is the director of the psychological horror film 'La hora de la desaparición'.
“La hora de la desaparición”, película de horror psicológico inspirada en desapariciones infantiles
Guatemala· 2025-08-08
Zach Cregger transitioned from comedian to director and found his identity in horror.
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Hungary· 2025-08-07Zach Cregger is the director of the film Weapons.
The best Stephen King adaptation to not actually be adapted from a Stephen King story – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-06Zach Cregger has created with this film something more than a simple exercise in scares: he has built a dark parable about paranoia, collective guilt, and the fragility of certainties.
“La hora de la desaparición” - Reseña: ¿es la mejor película de terror del año? Aquí te lo contamos | Warner Bros. | SALTAR-INTROPeru· 2025-08-06
Zach Cregger is the director of the film 'Evanouis', showcasing his unique vision in the horror genre.
Avec « Evanouis », Zach Cregger filme le cauchemar tapi sous l’Amérique ordinaireFrance· 2025-08-06
Zach Cregger is the director of the horror film Evanouis.
Les films à voir cette semaine : « Evanouis », « Sept Jours », « Slow », « Freaky Friday »…France· 2025-08-06
Zach Cregger is the writer and director of the film 'Barbarian'.
“Qo‘lga tushdi”, “Hech kim 2”, “Rouzlar oilasi” — avgustda qaysi kinolarni ko‘ramiz? – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-08-05
Zach Cregger follows up his 2022 feature debut with a new thriller starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin.
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Canada· 2025-06-11
